Peremis Timeless

Chapter 12: Tale in the infirmary

Artemis POV

I walked around impatiently outside the infirmary. Percy has been in there for three hours now and he hasn't come out.

"Please, please. You must have woken up already." I mumbled and hit my fist in my palm.

"Can you just sit down and be patient for a bit Artemis? you are making having a headache" Aphrodite complained.

How could she tell me to sit while my saviour is still in there? I know me a goddess of man haters shouldn't have said that. But he's saved me countless time not to mention nearly died for me. If it was with other girls, they would've fallen for him long gone, not like me still in between. I had a feeling for him I admit, but I couldn't quite sure how to accept that and how to let him now. Also, there's stuff going on at the moment that made me didn't dare to come up with anything. After all, he is the only decent man in this world. I didn't want to lose this rare male just because of me. But I couldn't just sit there and do nothing. I didn't know what to do.

Hestia was crying her eyes out and Poseidon had teary eyes. Wow, I have never seen the Lord of the sea, were actually crying for someone. Seeing them like that made me want to cry too, but I managed not to show it, otherwise that goddess of love would pester me for eternity.

The door suddenly opened and revealed an exhausted Apollo.

"How is he" Poseidon, Hestia and I asked immediately.

"Relax everyone, let me take a breath." He groaned after taking a deep breath.

I would've shot him right in the head if he wasn't the healer of Percy. Aphrodite has just finished her make up and joined the group.

"Answer the question now" the three of us demanded.

"He has woken up ok." Apollo exclaimed and put his hands in surrounded. "and he wants to see you" he continued and pointed at me.

Now every eye was on me and I felt it really uncomfortable. They would've wondered, why is a man wants to meet a Goddess of man haters. Aphrodite was about to squealed but I ran inside before she could do anything.

Percy POV

"Urg" I roared as I tried to sit up from my position.

Dam Ares, that guy punched pretty hard. I rubbed my cheek and winced. I was covered in bandages from head to toes. Well, I have just exaggerated it, it was not that much, but the bruises and blood were still there. The door suddenly opened and I got tackled by an auburn hair figure.

"Ahhh" I screamed but soon regretted it.

"Oh, my gods Percy. are you ok? I'm so sorry" Artemis asked in concern.

I chuckled. At least she still came for me.

"Hey, Im fine. and look like someone missed me a lot eh?" I joked swirling my eyebrows.

That got me a punch and it was freaking hurt. Look like I have another bruise for the next 2 weeks. I wanted to play with her, so I faked wincing and fainted.

Artemis was freaked. She was panic and I just laughed inside. She looked cute when she being like this. But as soon as the tear came out, I felt guilty. I would never let her cry, but now she was crying because of me. I quickly quitted my act and held her cheeks.

"Sshhh. hey, I'm fine, I'm fine. I was just kidding" I said worryingly.

She wiped her tear and gave me another punch, then mumbled something. Why does this woman want to punch me so much? I rubbed my chest but didn't do anything or she would start crying again. Instead of that, I asked.

"I'm sorry Milady, but what did you just say"

"I said Seaweed Brain, i***t" she yelled.

"Seaweed brain? Are you serious? Where did you find that name?" I asked in disbelief.

"I heard that you have been adopted by Poseidon. Considering that most of his children are stupid and they all have the scent of the sea. So the nickname seaweed brain is really fit you" she explained with a smile.

"Scent of sea eh," I said making a quotation mark.

She's realised her mistake and looked at her laps probably blushing.

Seaweed Brain. This is a funny name. I was kinda like it, though. Let see what should I put for her. I couldn't just let her win in a this. Oh yes, this one must fit.

"And you are Stubborn Girl" I smirked.

She looked up and frowned.

"I'm not stubborn" she defended

"Yes you are," I said

"No"

"Yes"

"No"

We didn't that each word came out, our head moved closer until our nose touched. This time, we both realised what was happening. Her face was a deep shade of red and I swear that was the same with mine too. We didn't talk, we just stared into each other eyes. Her forest scent and warm breath dancing with my breath made me constantly melted. I was lost in her grateful and warm silver eyes. I felt the urge to move closer. I didn't want it, but I couldn't control it anymore. And there we were, our lips touched and the time started moving slowly. It's like there was nothing around me except her. Her lips were so soft and warm and sweet. I would've just sat there and kissed her forever. She looked shocked and her her eyes were as wide as a plate. I pulled away immediately.

"I-i am sorry, I-i couldn't control me, it wasn't me anymore. I'm sorry." I stuttered

She didn't do anything. She just looked at me in shock. What have I done? Why did I kiss her? Now I would die by her arrows. Or she would throw me into the wolves cages. Stupid you still die anyway. Or she would tell her Hunters , then they would hunt me for eternity. I sat there and prayed to myself that the punishment would not be too hard. But before I could say anything more, her lips were crashed onto mine. Now this is my time to get shocked. But I slowly adjusted it and moved along with her. Our lips moved in sync and I could feel my brain and my body all melting. The kiss was soft but passionate. After awhile which I felt like hours, we let go of each other.

The awkward moment soon surrounded the room. We didn't say anything and just sat there looking at out lap. Why did she kiss me anyway?

"I...uh...I should go now," she said once she got the courage to speak and started to walk away.

I couldn't respond. Inside I felt like the firework. I touched my upper lip where the warmness was still there and smiled.

"Zeus wanted to see you when you wake up. So uh that Uh you should get going" a voice came from the door made me startle.

I looked up at saw Artemis was standing there with a tomato face. We again locked eyes but she quickly shook her head and ran away. I sighed then stood up. well Percy, let's forget about the kiss and ready to meet Mister Thunder.